Cryptic Stuff

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While it was done some years ago I see, I thought I would try a cryptic crossword-like thread for fun and to try and boost a little more interest here. I made up the below question for anyone interested in such a challenge. I thought the first person to get it correct might come up with the next question. A clue though - if you copy one from a newspaper or magazine etc., the answer can often be found on the internet. I can explain the answer for anyone who asks. 🙂

The prisoner at the cave would not stand for the electrically charged droplets of water.

(12 letters)

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Hint:

Also, the eyes have it!

[countessalmirena]

blinking?

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Not quite countess.

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blinkers?

cataract? - just throwing it in there for the 8-letter heck of it...

[domino-710]

Blinders.?

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Eyepatch?

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Peekaboo?

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@countessalmirena wrote:

blinkers?

cataract? - just throwing it in there for the 8-letter heck of it...

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Yes countess.

Behind he could not see, because of me. And I was flashing to my neighbours.

(8 letters)

Behind he could not see, because of me. - Blinkers (what a racehorse wears so it cannot see behind).

And I was flashing to my neighbours. - Blinkers (being flashed to neighbouring cars to indicate)

Blinkers

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I'm a bit disappointed that it wasn't peekaboo, darn it.

(Joking. It was a good clue!)

Bright but depleted of energy, requires oxygen for growth.

(1 word, 6 letters)

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@countessalmirena wrote:

Peekaboo?

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Twit. lol